Graduate Courses

Feel free to browse this list of graduate courses to help you plan your schedule for the next semester. If you would like to know more about seminars that will be available for the upcoming semester, check the schedule of classes on the university registrars site, or contact the graduate secretary at mathgrad@math.kent.edu for more information.

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MATH 52011
MATHEMATICAL OPTIMIZATION (3)
Analytical and numerical techniques for location of extreme points of functions and calculus of variations. Both constrained and unconstrained problems are considered.
Prerequisite: MATH 21001 and 22005 or permission.

MATH 52024
NUMBERS AND GAMES (3)
The study of partisan and impartial combinatorial games; games as numbers; Grundy-Sprague theory.
Prerequisite: permission of instructor.

MATH 52031
MATHEMATICAL MODELS AND DYNAMICAL SYSTEMS (3)Formulation and analysis of mathematical models for a variety of phenomena. Mathematical methods from optimization, dynamical systems and probability are developed and applied. Modern software tools are utilized.
Prerequisite: MATH 32044.

MATH 52041
ADVANCED CALCULUS (3)
The calculus and applications of scalar and vector functions of several variables. Vector differential and integral calculus. Applications to field theories, electricity and magnetism, and fluid flow.
Prerequisite: MATH 21001 and 22005.

MATH 55022
LINEAR GEOMETRY (3)Use of transformations as a tool to study geometry and to differentiate between different kinds of geometry. Linear algebra methods applied to geometry.
Prerequisite: MATH 21001 or permission.

MATH 57021
HISTORY OF MATHEMATICS (3)
Survey from Babylonian and Egyptian mathematics to 20thcentury mathematics with emphasis on the development of algebra, geometry, calculus, number theory.
Prerequisite: 3 hours of mathematics beyond 22005 or permission.

MATH 57091
SELECTED TOPICS IN MATHEMATICS AND ITS APPLICATIONS (1-3)
Various special courses will be announced in the Schedule of Classes under this course number with different section numbers. Repeat registration permitted.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

MATH 60093
VARIABLE TITLE WORKSHOP IN MATHEMATICS (1-3)Studies of special topics in mathematics. Not acceptable for credit toward a graduate degree in mathematics without approval of the student’s advisor. S/U grading.
Prerequisite:Permission.

MATH 60094/70094
COLLEGE TEACHING OF MATHEMATICS (1)
Techniques and problems in the teaching of college-level mathematics. Student presentations of mathematical papers and colloquia will be included.

MATH 64091
SEMINAR IN MATHEMATICS EDUCATION (3)Studies in geometry, algebra, mathematics for junior and senior high school. Mathematics content professionalized for teachers. Repeat registration permitted.
Prerequisite: MATH 34001 or equivalent and one year of teaching experience in high school mathematics.

MATH 72001
FUNCTIONAL ANALYSIS I (3)
A study of principles of linear analysis in the setting of normed linear spaces and topological vector spaces.
Prerequisite: MATH 6/72052 or permission of instructor.

MATH 72002
FUNCTIONAL ANALYSIS II (3)
A continuation of MATH 72001. A study of principles of linear analysis in the setting of normed linear spaces and topological vector spaces.
Prerequisite: MATH 6/72052 or special permission.

MATH 87098
RESEARCH (1-15)
Research or individual investigation for doctoral students who have not yet passed their candidacy examinations. Credits earned may be applied toward degree if department approves. Repeat registration permitted.

MATH 87199
DISSERTATION I (15)
Doctoral dissertation, for which registration in at least two semesters is required, first of which will be semester in which dissertation work is begun and continuing until the completion of 30 hours. S/U grading; IP permissible.
Prerequisite: Admission to candidacy for doctoral degree.

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